Starry Is the Night
dir. Ann Hui · 1988
The journey of love often intertwines with the complexities of age, choice, and the passage of time, revealing the bittersweet nature of human connections.
"Starry Is the Night" explores the intricate tapestry of love across generations, weaving together the poignant yet complicated emotions of a woman at a crossroads in her life. Through its reflective pace and rich character exploration, the film invites viewers into a world where societal expectations clash with personal desires, offering a bittersweet lens on forbidden love.
As Cai Mei, a single 40 year old woman and a social worker starts a relationship with a teen-ager Tian-Ah, she remembers her relationship when she was young with her professor, a married man older than her.
